Hail history for Luther, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Luther since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Luther
- Last hail
- Jul 30, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 27, 2008
10 reports on 9 days since 2002 · #463 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Luther
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Luther
The latest hail report in and around Luther is from July 30, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Luther logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #463 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Luther accounts for 1% of the 677 reports filed in Polk County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 27, 2008 near 4.94 SSW Ericson.
The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Luther 0.3
- Polk County 19.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Luther 5
- Polk County 102
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Luther 0%
- Polk County 6%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.94 SSW Ericson | Boone | $5K | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Pleasant Hill | Polk | $10K | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pleasant Hill | Polk | $5K | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.84 N Madrid | Boone | — | 08:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.11 E Luther | Boone | — | 12:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.84 N Madrid | Boone | — | 08:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.63 SSW Ericson | Boone | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.11 E Luther | Boone | — | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.94 SSW Ericson | Boone | $5K | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Pleasant Hill | Polk | $10K | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasant Hill | Polk | — | 05:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 5 E Luther | Boone | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pleasant Hill | Polk | $5K | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Pleasant Hill | Polk | $5K | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Pleasant Hill | Polk | $5K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Luther
Questions about hail in Luther
How often does it hail in Luther, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Luther since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #463 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Luther?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Luther?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 27, 2008 near 4.94 SSW Ericson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Luther?
The most recent report in this data is from July 30, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Luther had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 30, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.